About Behaviorism, Chapter 7: Thinking, Quote 3

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About Behaviorism, Chapter 7: Thinking, Quote 3

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Post published: May 15, 2017
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“Covert behavior has the advantage that we can act without committing ourselves; we can revoke the behavior and try again if private consequences are not reinforcing.” (p. 114)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Covert behavior has the advantage that we can act without committing ourselves; we can revoke the behavior and try again if private consequences are not reinforcing.” (p. 114)

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